Youth Case Management Worker
Location: CA, ON, Ottawa
Department: Youth Health Clinic
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree

Company profile:
Since 1973: Working together to make our community healthyGood health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community, so that people stay well and get the most out of life, and we believe in:integrity | respect | equity | collaboration | empathy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy . Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Depuis 1973: Travailler ensemble pour une communauté en santéUne bonne santé signifie plus que de soigner les gens lorsqu'ils sont malades. Des problèmes comme la pauvreté, la dépendance, la violence familiale peuvent causer la maladie – ou empêcher les gens de se rétablir. Au Centre de santé communautaire Côte de sable, nous traitons la maladie lorsqu'elle se présente. En plus, nous travaillons fort pour créer une communauté bien portante, pour que les gens restent en bonne santé et profitent de la vie au maximum, et nous croyons dans:l'intégrité | le respect | l'équité | la collaboration| l'empathie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------En posant ma candidature pour cette offre d’emploi, je reconnais que les renseignements que je fournis seront recueillis par #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# et traités conformément à sa politique de confidentialité : http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy. Les candidats embauchés par le CSCCS fourniront d’autres renseignements qui seront traités en vertu d’un processus distinct et sujets aux politiques et aux marches à suivre du CSCCS en matière de confidentialité et de protection des renseignements personnels.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job description:
Internal/External Employment OpportunityPosition Title: Youth Case Management WorkerComponent/Team: Youth Health ClinicStatus: Medical Leave Replacement (Contract until March 31, 2015); 28 – 35 hours per weekSalary Scale: $24.44 - $29.44 hourly, plus 4% vacation pay in lieu of benefitsStart Date: ImmediatelyPosition Description:The Youth Case Management Worker is responsible for individual case management of clients currently accessing or in need of primary care and addictions /concurrent disorders services at the Youth Health Clinic. As a member of the Addiction and Mental Health Services Team, the Youth Case Management Worker will provide direct service to a caseload of up to 25 clients. Focus will be on clients who experience the most challenges managing their substance use / concurrent disorders who would benefit from a higher level of psycho-social support.Reporting Relationship:The Youth Case Management Worker reports directly to the Director of Addiction and Mental Health Services.Application Deadline: November 19, 2014 at 4:00 PM

Requirements:
Requirements for this position include:Education and LanguageA bachelor's degree from a recognized university in counseling, psychology, social science or health-related field.Under the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services:-          French (oral expression): Advanced-          French (oral comprehension): Superior-          French (reading comprehension): AdvancedFluency in English, both oral and written Professional ExperienceThree to five years’ experience working with youth in the mental health or addictions field, Experience in engaging high risk youthExperience working within a harm reduction frameworkExperience with motivational interviewing techniques Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong organizational, coordination and documentation skillsStrong interpersonal and networking skillsKnowledge of the social determinants of health and how they impact homeless youthExcellent knowledge of health and social services resources available to youth in the Ottawa regionKnowledge of substance use disorder and mental illness and addictions treatment modalities Ability to incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamworkAbility to assess/manage crisis situationsAbility to work independentlyAbility to engage homeless youth and use a strength-based approach in working with clientsDemonstrated understanding of the unique issues and barriers affecting youthKnowledge of HIV/AIDS, HCV, harm reduction and related issues and their impact on homeless youthAbility to promote dialogue and discussion about drugs and addictions, sexuality and other related topics with homeless youthKnowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Child and Family Services Act)

Benefits:
For this position, in lieu of benefits, 4% vacation pay will be added to the position's salary.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.Conditions of Employment:Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance.  A schedule of work will be based on the Centre’s hours of operation and program requirements and may include some evenings.An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.